Foreign pilgrims express joy over this year's Hajj Previous
With tears, but overflowing with a sense of joy, Chinese citizen Ahmed Al-Sini proudly put on his white ihram garments and headed to Mecca to perform his first Hajj.
The Governor of Mecca «has the honor of serving pilgrims at any time and in any place.»
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Governor of the Makkah Region and President of the Central Hajj Committee, welcomed Saudi Arabia's preparations for the Hajj during a press conference.
Saudi women lead crowds during the Hajj
Saudi women are for the first time at the forefront of managing the female crowd during this year's Hajj, in accordance with the directives of the General President for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais.
Saudi Minister inspects medical facilities for pilgrims performing the Hajj
Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel inspected hospitals and other medical facilities in Makkah and the holy sites to ensure they meet standards for pilgrims.
A brief guide to Hajj 2022: what pilgrims will be doing in the coming days
The Hajj is an annual religious pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah, performed every year by millions of Muslims around the world. It takes place in the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, called Dhul-Hijjah, between the eighth and 13th days of the month.
Projects launched to develop and elevate the holy sites in and around Makkah.
Projects are being launched in Makkah and its surroundings to develop and improve areas with street lighting, rest areas, and pedestrian pathways.
Egyptian family keeps the tradition of the central decoration for the Hajj
Under the steady hum of a ceiling fan, Ahmed Osman weaves golden threads into black fabric, creating verses of the Quran, a century after his grandfather's work adorned the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque of Makkah.
The Saudi Ministry of Transport is carrying out road improvement works leading to the holy sites
The Saudi Ministry of Transport and Logistics is carrying out repair works in Makkah on roads leading to the holy sites to ensure the safety of pilgrims, improve travel to and from the holy sites, and facilitate the Hajj, officials said.
Officials present seven special events designed to enrich the Hajj experience
During the Hajj, a series of special exhibitions and enrichment initiatives will be held in the holy sites to provide pilgrims with an enhanced spiritual and cultural experience as part of an unforgettable Hajj journey.
The historical role of Diriyah in the annual Hajj pilgrimage
For nearly 600 years, Diriyah was a key stopping point for pilgrim caravans heading to perform the Hajj.